Health Briefs

RiverBend Cancer Services, a nonprofit organization, works to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through early intervention programs, financial assistance, medical equipment loans, wigs, client advocacy, support groups and counseling.

For more information, call (574) 287-4197 or visit the Web site www.RiverBendCancer.org.

Seminar offered for aspiring baby sitters

GOSHEN -- Childbirth education coordinator Lora DeFreese will present a baby-sitting seminar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Healthy Generations on the second floor of High Park Center, 200 High Park Ave.

The seminar is designed to help boys and girls age 11 or older prepare for the responsibilities of baby-sitting. Topics include activities to do with children, discipline, infant and toddler care, fire safety and emergencies. Cost for the seminar is $25 and includes materials and lunch. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Registration and advance payment are required. For more information or to register, call the nurse on call at (574) 535-2600 or (877) 846-4447.